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INTRODUCTION. Welcome To the third edition of the CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC Event & City Guide. This essential companion booklet gives valuable insights on what to expect at the shows and provides valuable information about this year’s venue - Fiera Milano Rho - and host city - Milan. The Venue - Fiera Milano Rho This avant-garde trade fair centre marries record exhibition space and exceptional flexibility, the most advanced technological features and the well-being of visitors and the optimal utilisation of space and aesthetics. With a metro link to its older complex, FieraMilanoCity, the new Fiera Milano Rho features the largest and most advanced trade fair complex in the world. The Events From the 2nd to the 4th October 2007, Fiera Milano Rho will open its doors to over 22,000 pharmaceutical decision makers from over 120 countries. These delegates will be travelling to Milan for one thing and that is to experience CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC, the leading exhibitions on pharmaceutical ingredients, outsourcing and machinery. The Host Milan is Italy’s economic powerhouse, a bustling city of finance and industry, media empires and fashion houses, backed up by an impressive cultural heritage of important art galleries and ancient churches. Yet a 40-minute train ride takes you to the azure pools of “the lakes”, lined with fishing villages, villas and laid-back resorts. Maps As with many cities, comprehensive free maps are available at all tourist information points. However, to get yourself acquainted with the city of art and fashion, a selection of various street and transport maps are provided at the back of this publication.
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WELCOME. CPhI, now in its 18th year, is the world’s leading pharmaceutical trade exhibition and has established itself as the pharmaceutical networking place. Bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors from around the world who not only make APIs, excipients and intermediates but increasingly, more diverse ingredients such as natural extracts, tissue media cultures and enzymes. The 2007 event will once again see a number of specialist pavilions on the floor plan, to enable attendees to meet with companies from specific countries or who specialise in specific products. This year CPhI Worldwide introduces the new Ireland Pavilion and the Swiss Pavilion. ICSE (International Contract Services Expo) and P-MEC (Pharmaceutical Machinery and Equipment Convention) with over 250 exhibiting companies are located in Hall 16. ICSE offers such a range of pharmaceutical outsourcing services that this event, which also incorporates the BioTech Zone, is now well established as the one-stop shop for outsourcing services. Companies exhibiting can ensure products are tested, analysed, taken through clinical trials, packaged, marketed and distributed. In 2007, two new zones will be introduced; the IT Zone and the Clinical Trials Zone. For more information, see “The Events” section. BioTech Zone - All companies ‘into’ biotech will be easy to locate and can be found at the specially developed ‘BioTech Zone’. Truly a focus point for every individual interested in the huge potential this fast-growing industry has to offer! In 2005, P-MEC debuted as a stand-alone event held alongside the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPhI) and the International Contract Services Expo (ICSE) and together they drew 20,000 attendees. There, and at the 2006 edition in Paris, the response from both visitors and exhibitors was so overwhelmingly positive that it is fair to say that for a machinery and equipment supplier, P-MEC 2007 is ‘not a chance to be taken but an opportunity to be grasped’. What’s new for 2007? The CPhI Worldwide Speakers’ Corner. During the three showdays each exhibitor is given the opportunity to showcase their company and innovations. The specially created Speakers’ Corner facilitates an extra meeting place between exhibitors and visitors. Also on the agenda is the P-MEC Virtual Factory. Here, companies are able to show videos of their equipment and services whilst you relax, sit back and enjoy the presentations. This Event & City Guide offers an overview of all essential information regarding Fiera Milano Rho, Milan airports, transport and Milan centre; places of interest, culture and maps and is an invaluable source in the lead upto and during the events. It just remains for me to wish everyone visiting and exhibiting at CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC a hugely successful event for 2007.
ELIANE VAN DOORN GROUP DIRECTOR PHARMA
07.
THE VENUE.
08 BACKGROUND 09 FACILITIES 10 MAP & GETTING AROUND 12 TRAVEL - TO AND FROM
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BACKGROUND. Taking just under 3 years to construct, the innovative Fiera Milano design by Massimiliano Fuksas has come to fruition. This avant-garde trade fair centre marries record exhibition space and exceptional flexibility, the most advanced technological features and the well-being of visitors and the optimal utilisation of space and aesthetics. This exhibition centre, called “fieramilano”, hosts the majority of the Milanese fairs, and in particular larger technology-oriented shows, or those with very complex logistics. Other exhibitions, especially those more directly tied to the city such as fashion shows, will remain at their traditional location - the “historic” fairground will not be totally demolished and the most modern part, named “fieramilanocity”, will in fact remain. Thanks to the new halls, Fiera Milano Rho features the largest and most advanced trade fair complex in the world (345,000 sq m covered and 60,000 sq m of open space at Fiera Milano Rho and 115,000 sq m at fieramilanocity, connected to each other by Metro).
East Gate entrance
FACILITIES. Receptions. The exhibition complex features 13 visitor receptions: 10 serve the halls (two for each bi-level pavilion and one for each of the others), whereas the remaining three receptions serve the East, West and South Gates. Connecting tunnel. The pavilions are connected by an elevated tunnel that allows visitors to move from one to another in a covered and climate controlled environment. It is also possible to access the halls from the covered main thoroughfare.
FACILITIES. Technological offerings. The exhibition centre features the most modern of remote control systems. Electricity, water, data lines and compressed air are distributed throughout the halls, thanks to a dense infrastructure network below the floor. Surveillance is assured by 18 video cameras per pavilion, monitored from the control room located in the service centre. Each stand will have access to a fibre optic connection* (30,000 outlets have been installed, 100 megabits each) and a telephone line*. *Additional fees apply. “The Sail” and central thoroughfare. The defining architectural element of the new exhibition centre is “the sail”, a spectacular glass and steel canopy extending 1.3 km and covering 47,000 square metres along the main thoroughfare. Services, restaurants and show rooms are located along this roadway, which connects all halls and has two levels: a lower level, and an upper level, accessible to both registered attendees and to the general public. Parking and hotels. 10,000 parking spaces (including 3,000 in two multilevel decks) are available, boasting state of the art technologies. 3,000 spaces are available to exhibitors near the halls. Ten thousand additional parking spaces will be made in the near future, for a total 20,000 spaces at the service of the Fiera Milano system. Food Service. Fiera Milano features 20 different restaurants (self-service, freeflow, and table service), 7 banquet areas, 57 bars and bar/cafés. Service Centre. At the South Gate, also known as the “Gate of Honour”, “the Sail” rises to a 40 metre pinnacle, forming a great cupola encompassing the Convention Centre and the Service Centre. At the Service Centre, exhibitors and visitors find a large and well stocked press room, coat check, post office, bank, security office, translation services, photocopy/fax centre, travel agency, pharmacy and business services. Convention Centre and meeting rooms. The Convention Centre is located in the same area as the Service Centre. Featuring two floors, it offers nine modular meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 81 to 728 seats, and an auditorium for 739 people. There are 64 other meeting rooms distributed throughout Fiera Milano: 30 in the single level halls; 26 in the bi-level halls; 8 along the central thoroughfare. Show Offices. The offices hosting the show organisers, CMP Information, are located in the South Atrium (main entrance) on the first floor. Please follow on-site signage for directions.
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VENUE MAP.
10.
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The Rho Metro Station for Fiera Milano will arrive at the East Gate of the exhibition
East Gate entrance
GETTING AROUND.
centre. From here you can either choose covered by “the sail” or choose to be taken around from the Metro Station exit to the South Gate by a complimentary shuttle bus. The walk from the East to the South Gate (where Registration for all shows is located) takes approximately 10 minutes. If arriving to the venue by taxi/car/bus, you are advised to head directly for the South (main) entrance. Upon entering the South Atrium, please follow signage/verbal instructions directing you to the appropriate registration point. Once registered, you are able to move freely within the exhibition halls designated to CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC (CPhI - Halls 9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20; ICSE - Hall 16; P-MEC Hall 16). Refer to the venue map provided and exhibition centre signage to navigate to these halls.
Main walkway covered by “the sail”
to walk down the spectacular walkway,
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TRAVELLING TO AND FROM.
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By Road On the A7 Genoa and A1 Bologna motorways: Tangenziale Ovest (ringroad west), go North following signs for Fiera Milano; • From Milan on the A4 Turin-Venice motorway: come off at the Pero-Fiera Milano exit; • On the A8-A9 motorways towards Milan: at the Milano Nord junction take the A4 Venezia and come off at the Fiera Milano exit; • On the A8 motorway following Varese-Como, come off at the Fiera Milano exit. By Air From Linate airport: A direct shuttle bus service (only during exhibitions). Pick-up/setdown at airport: near Domestic Arrivals. Departures from Linate from 08.30 to 13.30 and from 15.30 to 18.30, every hour. Pick-up/set-down at Fiera: next to bus parking East Gate. Departures from Fiera to Linate from 09.30 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 19.00, every hour. From Malpensa airport: Direct shuttle bus service of Malpensa Shuttle and Malpensa Bus Express (only during exhibitions). Malpensa Shuttle: departures from Malpensa airport at Terminal 1. For information: www.malpensashuttle.it/mxp-mil.htm. Departures from Fiera Milano next to bus parking West Gate from 14.00 to 20.00, every hour. From Orio al Serio airport: A direct shuttle bus service “Orio Shuttle” (only during exhibitions). A single ticket costs E10. Pick-up/set-down at airport: at 09.00 and at 10.30, near bus parking area. Pick-up/set-down at Fiera: at 16.30 and at 18.00, next to bus parking East Gate.
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By Subway/Rail Red line, end of the line Rho-Fiera Milano. • Central Station – Garibaldi Station: Green Line underground (for Abbiategrasso / CadornaTriennale station), change to Red Line for Rho-Fiera Milano. • Cadorna Station (Ferrovie Nord Railways): Red Line underground (for Rho Fiera Milano). By shuttle bus from Rho railway station A shuttle bus service links Rho Railway Station to the exhibition complex. The service operates 365 days a year from 06.20 to 20.15 from Mondays to Saturdays and from 14.00 to 19.30 on Sundays when exhibitions are being held. During exhibition days – holidays included – the bus frequency will be increased according to the visitor number registered. Tickets are on sale at Rho Railway Station. The all day long fare costs E2.50. To see timetable: www.gtmspa.it.
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THE EVENTS.
15 REGISTRATION 17 FEATURES 18 AWARDS 19 PRESS & VIP
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REGISTRATION. Address of venue for Taxi Transfer Fiera Milano Rho, Milan Strada Statale del Sempione, 28 Rho (Milan) ITALY Phone: +39 02 4997 1 +39 02 4997 7379 East Gate Metro exit
Fax:
Email: fieramilano@fieramilano.it Web:
www.fieramilano.com
Show Opening Hours Tuesday 2 October 2007
09.30 - 17.30
Wednesday 3 October 2007 09.30 - 17.30 Thursday 4 October 2007
09.30 - 16.00
Event Locations CPhI Worldwide - Halls 9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20 ICSE - Hall 16 P-MEC - Hall 16 Main registration area
Arrival by Metro will bring you to the East Gate of Fiera Milano. Registration for all events will take place in the atrium of the Main Entrance which is the South Gate. Registration at the Main Entrance is for visitors who have pre-registered but have not received a badge and for on-site registration. Cloakrooms are provided by the venue and Visitors who have already received their are located in the service centre, which is also badge can proceed straight to the relevant known as the South Entrance Atrium. exhibition hall reception, located at the entrance to each hall.
As the first morning of registration can be a busy affair, particularly between 09.30
Hotels located near to the airport and venue and 11.30, we would recommend that you often run a shuttle bus to the venue and it is consider arriving after 11.30 on the first day worth checking on your arrival at your hotel to help with the efficient flow of visitors to if a shuttle service is available.
the shows and minimise delays.
FEATURES.
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The CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC experience. Over the three days of the event, more than 22,000 attendees from every sector and job discipline visit to explore, investigate and scrutinise the very latest technology and developments. Every single one of them, like you, is looking for the innovations that will make their businesses more productive, more cost-effective and more profitable. CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC aim to provide a variety of special features to help make the overall experience for visitors productive, efficient and enjoyable. Wayfinders. You can prepare your visit by using the Wayfinder at wayfinder.cphi.com and wayfinder.icsexpo.com. This is the digital search tool that contains the profiles and products of the companies exhibiting, as well as a floorplan to indicate their location. Onsite Wayfinders are placed at the entrance of every hall. The Wayfinder is sponsored by CIS - Chemical Information Services, USA. Special pavilions. The 2007 event will once again see a number of specialist pavilions on the floor plan, to enable attendees to meet with companies from specific countries or who specialise in specific products. This year CPhI Worldwide introduces the new Ireland pavilion and the Swiss Pavilion. Dedicated Zones. To make it easier for visitors to find their exhibit and for exhibitors to profile themselves as they want to, ICSE has added three dedicated zones to the general floor space. The existing Biotech Zone is primarily dedicated to companies that offer services and products with direct or indirect ties with the biotechnology sector. The Clinical Trials Zone was created to accommodate companies specialising in phased clinical trials and research. At the IT Zone, exhibiting companies offer IT-based solutions to the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry. The USA zone offers room to all American companies that feel that being at ICSE is a must. Ask Me Hostesses. These hostesses are able to answer all kinds of questions from where the nearest toilets are to what metro takes you to the city centre or which hall you are in. By wearing special clothing they are very visible to all attendees. Since we have three shows taking place at the same time we consider it of vital importance that visitors (and exhibitors) will find their way to the right exhibition/hall. Speakers’ Corner. During the three show days, each exhibitor is given the opportunity to showcase their company and innovations. Located at stand G01 in hall 12, the specially created Speakers’ Corner facilitates an extra meeting place between exhibitors and visitors. Take 5s. In the halls, special areas will provide visitors with the opportunity to ‘take 5’ minutes rest and prepare their next visit. Internet Point. During the 3 days of the event, CMPi offer a central point where you have access to the internet. This point provides several computers where you will have unrestricted access to the internet free of charge. Located in hall 12. Catering Services. There are a variety of catering services provides by the Venue. Please refer to “Venue Information” within this guide or seek official venue signage upon arrival at the show.
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AWARDS. CPhI Innovation Awards 2007. The CPhI Innovation Awards have now entered their fourth year. Firmly established as the showcase for exceptional work in developing research and technology they are setting the standards for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Entries are now in for CPhI Worldwide 2007 taking place at Fiera Milano from companies that are at the forefront of developing new products and technology or involved in groundbreaking research. Nominees are featured on the CPhI Worldwide website and will have a special nominee trail guide onsite at the exhibition making it easier to locate their stands. During the course of CPhI Worldwide 2007 there will be a comprehensive programme of showcases from many of the exhibitors. These free sessions will give you a great opportunity to find out more from many of the leading practitioners in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Don’t forget that each nominated company for the CPhI Innovation Awards will each have the opportunity to give a 20 minute presentation at the Innovation Awards seminars taking place on the showcase areas on 2nd October 2007. Visitors can attend these presentations free of charge. The fourth edition of these prestigious awards allows visitors the opportunity to listen to the final presentations by the shortlisted nominees in advance of the judges deliberations. The winners will be announced at the Exhibitor Party on the evening of 2nd October. Outcome of the CPhI Innovation Awards 2006. At the event in Paris, 6 excellent nominees were in the running to win the CPhI Innovation Awards 2006. The jury, consisting of industry experts Dr. Hendrik Baumann, Dr. Horst Peuker and Mr. Zoran Buncic, selected the following winners: 1. BioCatalytics, Inc.: Human Cytochrome biocatalyst. 2. Codexis; Directed evolution of three biocatalysts to enable a commercial and green biocatalytic process for manufacture of the atorvastatin chiral building block. 3. PhosphonicS Ltd; Novel functionalised materials - enhanced solid phase metal scavengers. The other nominees were (in alphabetical order): • Penn Specialty Chemicals; 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF); simply better than tetrahydrofuran. • Prosonix Limited; SAX: solution Atomization and Sono- Xrystallization Technology for Manufacture of Micro and Nano-crystalline Drug Particles. • Roche Colorado Corporation; Shifting the Peptide Paradigm.
PRESS & VIP. CMP Information. CMP Information is a division of United Business Media, which is headquartered in London, UK. The office in the Netherlands is the organiser of the world leading CPhI, ICSE, P-MEC, Informex, Fi, Hi and Ni series of pharmaceutical, chemical and food ingredient trade shows. The Dutch office also publishes International Food Ingredients (IFI) magazine and organises related conference activities. CPhI. CPhI Worldwide started in 1990 as an international convention on pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates. The first CPhI Worldwide in 1990 attracted 250 visitors for 16 companies, while nowadays 22,000 industry professionals visit some 1,500 exhibiting companies from over 120 countries in the world. ICSE. Following its launch in 1990 the scope of CPhI Worldwide expanded to include sub-sectors experiencing rapid growth such as contract manufacturing, contract research and contract services. Technology was becoming more accessible and many organisations were investigating outsourcing all or part of their production and research processes. Pharmaceutical companies started to look for partners throughout the world that would have the best strategic fit with their own organisation. These developments underlined the need for a global meeting place for the pharmaceutical industry and the subsequent launch of ICSE, the International Contract Services Expo alongside CPhI Worldwide in 2000. P-MEC. Joining CPhI Worldwide and ICSE in Madrid in 2005 was the inaugural P-MEC, The Pharmaceutical Machinery and Equipment Convention. With many production and procurement professionals already attending CPhI Worldwide it was a natural step to add an event specifically for their manufacturing needs. If you would like more information about CMPi or any of the events, please email cphi@cmpi.biz, icse@cmpi.biz or pmec@cmpi.biz. The VIP Programme for Exhibitors and Visitors. CMPi will again offer the VIP programme and are pleased to invite and welcome all registered VIPs. During the entire show VIPs have access to the special VIP room and are entitled to: • A Free Event & City Guide for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007. • Fast track access to CPhI Worldwide, ICSE and P-MEC exhibitions. • Free cloakroom service on production of VIP badge. • A warm welcome at the Exhibitor Cocktail Party featuring the CPhI Innovation Awards. • A free copy of show catalogues for CPhI, ICSE and P-MEC. • Free access and reserved seats to the Speakers’ Corner of CPhI and the Showcases at ICSE. • Full use of the VIP Lounge and facilities including fax, photocopier, Internet connection, outside telephone line and taxi booking service and free gift to be collected from the VIP Lounge.
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21.
THE HOST. 22 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 26 PARLA ITALIANO? 28 LANDMARKS
The shape of the city skyline
34 24 HOUR STAY
See the best of Milan in one day
40 URBAN LIFE
Cafés, Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs
48 ARCHITECTURE
A guide to the city’s iconic buildings
54 SHOPPING
The best shops in town and what to buy
58 RECREATION
Exercise, chill or watch
62 ESCAPES
Where to go if you want to leave town
67 HOTELS
The more interesting places to stay in Milan
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION. Public Transport Milan has a mix of transport: buses, trams and an underground, and all use the same tickets. Buy them at tobacconists (tabacchi , indicated by a white-on-brown “T” sign), news stands, or bars. Stamp one end on the bus or tram when you board. They are good for a set time period during which you may transfer. Taxis You will find taxi ranks at airports and stations. Any hotel or restaurant will know the local Radio Taxi number to call for you. Standard rates go up with luggage, after 20.00 on Sundays and for trips outside the centre. Tips aren’t compulsory, but if you decide to then tip about 10 per cent. Parking Though few hotels have their own parking, many have agreements with local garages. Round blue signs with a red slash mean no parking. Legal parking is always marked: white-lined spaces are free; yellow-lined spaces are restricted to residents only and blue spaces available for an hourly fee. Road Rules Speed limits: 30–50 kmh (20–30 mph) in town; 80–110 kmh (50–70 mph) on two-lane roads; and 130 kmh (80 mph) on highways. Left lanes are truly for passing only. On wide, hard-shouldered roads, Italians regularly pass by swerving into the oncoming traffic, which obliges by using its own hard shoulder. Tolls and Fuel Lombardy’s only toll roads are the autostrade connecting the main cities. Unleaded petrol is “senza piombo” or “verde”; diesel is “gasolio”. Though most stations close Sundays, many have automated machines that accept notes and credit cards.
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Safety Pickpockets hang around the obvious tourist hotspots such as the
Embassies
main bus and train station (Stazione Centrale), street markets and the
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main shopping areas including Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Busy public
(+39) (0)2 777 041
transport routes such as Metro Line 3 between Stazione Centrale and Duomo are particularly prone and countless people are caught out unawares everyday. Places to avoid at night include the city parks and public gardens, especially Parco Sempione and the district to the west of Stazione Centrale. Tourist police: +39 286 3701. Scams While not particularly rampant, scams are sometimes attempted on the
Brazil (+39) (0)2 7771 071 China (+39) (0)2 552 0306 Czech Republic (+39) (0)2 2940 3051
most clueless-seeming of tourists. Taxis might try to set the meter for
France
“out of town� rates rather than local. Restaurants might try to pad the
(+39) (0)2 655 91 41
bill with items not ordered, and are the mostly likely to try and double-
Germany
charge your credit card. Just be attentive, and the unscrupulous are
(+39) (0)2 623 11 01
unlikely to try.
India
Telephones
(+39) (0)2 805 7691
Most pay phones in Italy now accept only pre-paid phone cards (scheda
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telefonica) you can buy in several denominations at tobacconists
(+39) (0)2 2900 2316
(tabacchi) and news stands. Break off the corner before inserting it. There is also a range of pre-paid carta telefonica internazionale that give you a number to call and a code for international calls. Note that the car breakdown number is a pay towing service. The international code for Italy: +39. The national area code for Milan: 02. Ambulance: 118. Police: 113. Carabinieri (Military Police): 112. Fire Department: 115. General Emergencies: 113. Lost Property Office in Milan: 02 88453900. Lost Property Office (Central Station), Milan: 02 63712667. Flights Arrivals & Departures in Milan: 02 74852200.
Spain (+39) (0)2 781 400 United Kingdom (+39) (0)2 723 001 United States (+39) (0)2 290 351
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Business Hours Most shops and businesses open at 08.00 or 09.00, shut for ‘riposo’ from about 12.30 to 15.00 or 16.00 (museums and churches, too), and close around 18.00 to 20.00. In larger cities, the riposo is disappearing in favour of ‘orario continuato’, working straight through. Electricity and Outlets Italy is on 220V/50 cycles. To operate a 110V device you need a converter (most laptops and camcorders have this built in). To plug it in, you need an adaptor to Continental Europe’s two round pins. Medical Care Usually you must pay any hospital charges up front and apply for reimbursement when you get home. US Blue Cross/Blue Shield members can visit affiliated hospitals in Italy, using their card as at home. It’s sensible to take out medical insurance, and obtain the replacement to the E111 form, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in case of emegencies, even if your country has a reciprocal agreement with Italy. Medical Centres Italian hospitals (ospedale) are efficient and semi-privatised. The emergency room is called ‘pronto soccorso’. Unless you’re admitted overnight, they will usually give you a check-up, write a prescription and send you off with a smile, no paperwork involved. Milan HospitalS • Ospedale Fatebenefratelli, C.so di Porta Nuova, 23, Phone: 0263631, Emergency room: Medicine 026363558, Surgery: 026363469. • San Paolo, Via A di Rudinì, 8, Phone: 02 81841. • Ospedale Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, Phone: 0264441, 0264442496. • Ospedale San Carlo, Via Pio Secondo 3, Phone: 04045404, Emergency room: 0240222435. Dental Care Dental fees can be astronomical. The quality of service is generally good. In Italy, a doctor can practice dentistry, though the situation is changing towards greater specialisation. When paying for dental services, remember to insist on an invoice, as dental expenses (like medical expenses) are tax-deductible within certain limits. Pharmacies Italian ‘farmacie’ are usually well equipped and excellent in helping with minor ailments. They take turns to stay open at night and on Sunday – the information will be posted on the window. Otherwise, head for the 24-hour pharmacy in Milan’s Stazione Centrale train station.
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PARLA ITALIANO?
to buy comprare (kom-pra-re)
I Would Like
a mixed salad
I would like
un’insalata mista
Vorrei (vor-ray)
(oon eensa-la-ta mee-sta)
Quanto costa? (Kwan-to ko-sta)
a coffee
Have You Got?
Numbers and Days
un caffè (oon kaf-fe)
Have you got...?
one
a coffee with milk
Avete...? (a-ve-te)
uno (oo-no)
un cappuccino (oon ka-ppoocheeno)
a table for two?
two
please
un tavolo per due
due (doo-e)
per favore (per fa-vore)
(oon ta-volo per doo-e)
three
a tea
No, sorry.
tre (tre)
un tè (oon te)
No, mi dispiace.
four
(n-o, mee dee-spya-che)
quattro (kwat-tro)
Everything OK?
five
Tutto bene? (too-tto be-ne)
cinque (cheen-kwe)
Would you like...? Do you want...?
six
Vuole...? (vwo-le)
sei (say)
to order a dessert
seven
ordinare un dessert
sette (set-te)
(ordee-na-re oon des-sert)
eight
the bill
otto (ot-to)
il conto (eel kon-to)
nine
Could you...?
nove (no-ve)
Può? (Pwo)
ten
call me a taxi?
dieci (dye-chee)
chaimarmi un taxi?
Monday
(kya-mar-mee oon tak-see)
lunedì (loone-dee)
To The Airport
Tuesday
to go
martedì (marte-dee)
andare (an-da-re)
Wednesday
to the city
mercoledì (merkole-dee)
in città (een chee-tta)
Thursday
to the centre
giovedì (jove-dee)
al centro (al chen-tro)
Friday
una bottiglia di vino rosso
to the airport
venerdì (vener-dee)
(oo-na bot-tee-lya dee vee-no ro-sso))
all’aeroporto (al a-erop-or-to)
Saturday
bread
Thank you very much
sabato (sa-bato)
pane (pa-ne)
Grazie mille (gra-tsye meel-le)
Sunday
and sugar e zucchero (e dzoo-kero) very good benissmo (be-nee-sseemo) a beer una birra (oo-na bee-rra) water acqua (a-kwa) something to eat qualcosa da mangiare (kwal-ko-za da man-ja-re) very good molto bene (mol-to be-ne) To Order to order drinks ordinare da bere (ordee-na-re da be-re) certainly, of course certamente (cherta-men-te) to order food ordinare da mangiare (ordee-na-re da man-ja-re) a bottle of red wine
How much does this/it cost?
domenica (do-me-neeka)
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Is There?
Thank you
Excuse me
Grazie (g-rat-sye)
Problems, Problems!
Scusi (s-koo-zee)
You’re welcome
There is...
Is there...?
Prego (pre-go)
C’è (che)
C’è...? (che)
Where and What Time?
There is a problem
Is there a shoe shop near here?
Where...?
C’è un problema (che oon pro-ble-ma)
C’è un negozio di scarpe qui vicino?
Dove...? (do-ve)
with the television
(che oon ne-got-syo dee ska-rpe kwee
When...?
con la televisione (con la televee-zy-one)
vee-chee-no)
Quando...? (kwan-do)
I need...
Is there a good restaurant?
What time?
Ho bisogno di... (o bee-zo-nyo dee)
C’è un buon ristorante?
A che ora...? (A ke o-ra)
stamps
a ticket
francobolli (franko-bo-llee)
un biglietto (oon beel-yet-to)
something
in the tobacco shop
qualcosa (kwal-ko-za)
nella tabaccheria (ne-lla ta-baccereea)
I’ve lost...
over there
Ho perso... (o per-so)
lì sopra (l-ee so-pra)
my camera
(che oon bw-on reesto-ran-te) a bar un bar (oon bar) ...I don’t know ...non lo so (non lo so) impressive impressionante (eempressyo-nan-te)
room
ia mia macchina fotografica
Directions
stanza (stan-tsa)
(la mee-a mak-keena foto-gra-feeka)
Good morning/day
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
my passport
Buongiorno (bwon-jo-rno)
Mi scusi, dov’è il bagno?
il mio passaporto (passa-por-to)
I’m looking for...
(mee skoo-zee, dov-e eel ban-yo)
I’ve lost my wallet
Sto cercando... (sto cher-kan-do)
upstairs
Ho perso il mio portafoglio
a police station
al piano di sopra (al peea-no dee so-pra)
(o per-so eel mee-o porta-fo-lyo)
una stazione di polizia
downstairs
It’s mine
(oo-na sta-tsyo-ne dee poleet-see-a)
al piano di sotto (al peea-no dee so-tto)
È mio (e meeo)
a phone box
hot
Do you speak English?
una cabina telefonica
caldo (kal-do)
Sorry, I dont speak Italian
cold
Mi dispiace, non parlo itailiano
freddo (fre-ddo)
(mee dees-pya-che,
(oo-na ka-bee-na tele-fo-neeka) a post office un ufficio postale (oon-na oo-ffee-cho po-sta-le) by bus in autobus (een ow-toboos) go straight on vada dritto (va-da d-ree-tto) turn giri (jee-ree) right a destra (a de-stra) left a sinistra (a see-nee-stra)
At what time is breakfast?
non par-lo eeta-ly-ano)
A che ora è la prima colazione
Do you speak English?
(a ke o-ra e la pree-ma kola-tsyo-ne)
Parli inglese? (Par-lee een-gle-ze)
at 7 o’clock
My name is... (I’m called)
alle sette (al-ie set-te)
Mi chiamo... (mee ky-a-mo))
today
Hi/Bye
oggi (o-jee)
Ciao (chow)
tomorrow
Good evening
domani (do-man-nee)
Buona sera (bwona se-ra)
in the afternoon nel pomeriggio (nel pome-ree-jo)
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LANDMARKS.
The shape of the city skyline.
The Duomo Metro: Duomo The Duomo, Milan’s cathedral, one of the largest churches in the world, is a surprisingly elegant mass of marble boasting 135 spires and 3,400 statues. Commissioned in 1386, it began life as a Gothic cathedral, but over the centuries the designs went through several modifications and the finished Duomo is a strange mixture of styles. One of the very best experiences Milan has to offer is a trip to the Duomo’s roof. You can take the lift, or labour up the steps to the marble terraces, amidst white pinnacles and statues. The view is fantastic, stretching over the city to the Alps. The entrance is round the side of the Duomo; follow the signs for the roof (Salita alle terrazze). The Duomo is at the centre of Milan in Piazza del Duomo, and at walking distance from many of the town’s other tourist attractions. The Metro station named Duomo (Metro lines 1 and 3) is right in front of the cathedral. The Duomo is free to enter and as with all Italian churches, remember it is a place of worship and dress appropriately (i.e. nothing too skimpy, no bare shoulders). Open 07.00 - 19.00. Roof steps open 09.00 17.45. Roof lift open 09.00 - 17.30. www.duomomilano.it.
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LA SCALA Metro: Duomo Milan’s La Scala is one of the world’s most famous opera houses and one of the city’s most fascinating attractions. The building was commissioned by the Empress of Austria in the 18th century and has long been a meeting place for rich and famous Milanese. Severely damaged by bombing
Piazza della Scala
during World War Two, La Scala’s revival was aided by famous conductor Arturo Toscanini, who helped fund the reconstruction. Now featuring a new stage and refurbished auditorium, La Scala’s performers include numerous world-famous names, such as Leonard Bernstein and Leos Janacek. It also has its own museum, founded in 1911, which contains statues, costumes, paintings and manuscripts gathered during the opera house’s 200 years’ worth of performances.
La Scala
Open 08.30 - 19.15 Tuesday - Sunday. www.teatroallascala.org. LA TRIENNALE Metro: CADORNA Connoisseurs of Architecture, design and popular culture may have to be pried away from this place with a specially designed crowbar. Home to the Permanent Collection of Italian Design, the Triennale also features four or five other exhibitions at once, all ingeniously
presented:
floating
helium
balloons explained a recent show on comics, while Le Corbusier’s prefab house was set up on the lawn. Open 10.30 - 20.30 Tuesday - Sunday.
La Triennale
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IL CENACOLO (THE LAST SUPPER) Metro: CADORNA, CONCILIAZIONE The Church and Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the home of Leonardo’s Last Supper, has been listed as part of Worldwide Heritage since 1980 and is an exceptional masterpiece of human creativity and genius. Bramante’s complex and architecture in the church and the Leonardo’s Last Supper in the Refectory are symbolic of Milan’s Humanistic and Renaissance past, constituting a great opus whose spatial and compositive definition announced a new era in the history of art. Open 08.15 - 18.45 Tuesday - Sunday. Price for admission is E8 and bookings MUST be made at least 2 weeks in advance . Tel: +39 (0)2 894 21 146. www.cenacolovinciano.it.
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BIBLIOTECA AMBROSIANA Metro: CORDUSIO, DUOMO The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historical library, also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art gallery. Named after Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, it was founded by Cardinal Federico Borromeo (1564-1631), whose agents scoured Western Europe and even Greece and Syria for books and manuscripts. Shortly after the cardinal’s death his library acquired twelve manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci, including the Codex Atlanticus. There are now some 12,000 drawings by European artists, from the 14th through the 19th centuries, which have come from the collections of a wide range of patrons and artists, academicians, collectors, art dealers, and architects. Biblioteca Ambrosiana
Open 10.00 - 17.00 Tuesday - Sunday. www.ambrosiana.it. CASTELLO SFORZESCO Metro: CAROLI, CADORNA, LANZO Castello Sforzesco is a castle that now houses an art gallery. Original construction on the site began in the 14th century. In 1450, Francesco Sforza began reconstruction of the castle, and it was further modified by later generations. It currently houses an art collection which includes Michelangelo’s last sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Trivulzianus manuscript. Much of the castle’s internal courtyard areas are undergoing refurbishment but this does not spoil the stunning and unique facade which can be seen all the way down from the Piazza del Duomo.
Castello Sforzesco
Open 09.00 - 17.30. www.milanocastello.it.
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GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II Metro: DUOMO Entered from the Piazza del Duomo in front of the Cathedral,
the
glass-domed
cruciform
Vittorio
Emanuele II Gallery is a vast Belle Epoque shopping arcade. It was built to link the Piazza del Duomo to the Piazza della Scala and soon became Milan’s conservatory. Winter and summer, Milanesi can be seen here, escaping the rain, browsing the exclusive shops and sipping Campari and soda in the bars. It currently houses such haute-couture fashion houses as Luis Vuitton, the original Prada store and the ultraluxurious Park Hyatt hotel, offering the city’s most luxurious (and most expensive) rooms and facilities.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Open 24 hours. GALLERIA D’ARTE MODERNA Metro: PALESTRO The Modern Art Gallery is a treat for lovers of 19thand 20th-century art. Housed in Napoleon’s former summer palace on the edge of the Giardini Pubblici, the extensive collection covers neo-classicism to the modern day. The Impressionists are well represented in the Grassi collection on the second floor, with works by Bonnard, Cézanne, Corot, Renoir, Sisley and Vuillard. The gallery also holds numerous works by Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916), one of the founders of Futurism (approximately 1910). Open 09.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 17.30. +39 (0)2 760 02 819.
Galleria d’Arte Moderna
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Option ONE - Relax in style with the flavours of milan. For more information and locations of 24 hour stay attractions, see the relevant section of the guide.
24 HOUR STAY. 09.00 BREAKFAST - HOTEL STRAF
09.30 DUOMO
Start the day by having a hearty
A must-see attraction of Milan is the
breakfast at one of Milan’s trendiest
magnificent Duomo Cathedral. An unrivalled
hotels. A vast array of fresh fruit, pastries view of the city coupled with an awe-inspiring interior, this marbled-marvel will keep your and breads will keep you on your toes for hours to come.
10.30 Galleria vittorio emanuele II
mouth wide open for the entire visit.
11.30 Coffee break - peck
A short stroll across the Piazza del Duomo Time for a coffee and there is takes you to Milan’s other precocious feat no better place to rest the legs of engineering, and this one is designed to than in Cracco-Peck. Primarily leave your wallet a bit lighter. The Galleria a fine-foods deli and famous was conceived as a showplace for modern wine cellar, the awe-inspiring, Milan in 1877. Many retail sirens line the prosciutto-lined retail hall has Gallery, including a small luggage shop a superb coffee house upstairs which is now described as the original overlooking
the
altar-sized
Prada store. Despite the presence of a sweets counter. For all you McDonald’s which seems to have escaped dessert devotees, there is a the council’s radar, this is no ordinary mall sample service available as part which is largely untouched since its creation of the morning coffee ritual! 130 years ago.
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12.30 castello SFORZESCO
13.30 lunch - artidoro
& parco sempione
Keeping to the environs of the Castello, a short
A short walk up the Via Dante takes
walk away is a lunch stop at Artidoro. This is
you to the Parco Sempione and the
where platters of the local Milanese salami magnificent Castello Sforzesco. As a major speciality with sides of Grana Padano cheese centre for trade, Milan had many assets melt off the plate to create one of the most to protect. The Castello was built to let
romantic and idealistic settings in the whole of
outsiders know they meant business.
the city. Make sure you try one of the fabulous
Much of the building is undergoing
Lombardy region red wines. Limit yourself to
restoration work at the moment but
one glass only though as the day is not yet
is still worth a visit together with the
halfway through!
surrounding parkland.
14.30 LA TRIENNALE di milano In the heart of the Parco Sempione lies the Triennale. If you are an aficionado of architecture and pop culture, you may have to be pried away from this permanent collection of Italian Design. 16.30 torre branca Five minutes from the Triennale stands the Torre Branca. A 10-minute lift ride to the 108m summit offers the best views of the Duomo and the city.
36. 17.30 aperitif - bar magenta If you are left feeling a little breathless from the thin air 108m up the tower, it must be time for an aperitif. Bar Magenta is the perfect local establishment. Grab 18.30 walk - back to duomo a kerbside seat here and let Milan come After the tipple of your choice walk back to you. Locals drift in for espressos, down to the Duomo, making sure to pay sandwiches and beer; students show special attention to the locals and their up around 5pm to stake out spots near sometimes amusing habits. Frantic waiters the buffet; models saunter in and out, try to set dinner tables on the streetside pretending not to be hungry and eating café tables whilst being pestered by from everyone else’s plates. Bartop antics incomprehensible tourists and suited office in abbreviated clothing draw in the workers grab last-minute bouquets to impress crowds on “Coyote Ugly” Thursdays.
19.00 dinner - marino alla scala
their ladies-in-waiting.
21.00 cocktails - g-lounge
Under the shadows of the Leonardo da Vinci Next to the coffee from dinner, you must save statue in the Piazza della Scala cast by the room for a legendary cocktail at the nearby fading sun, this first-floor restaurant above G-Lounge. With a great view of the gothic the designer ground-floor shop and cafe, Torre Valasca, this place has a distinct flair is situated in a Truddardi-owned palazzo, for Caipirinhias (minty Brazilian cocktails), just to the left of the famous La Scala opera mod Moroccan décor and groovy chill-out house. Sinking into the ochre-coloured sofas music. This fun and friendly bar is a fitting and armchairs and enjoying the view of the end to the day where, if you so choose, you Piazza, you’ll be forgiven in contemplating can party the night away until 2am. staying here for the evening. However, as romantic as it is, save yourself for just one more drink.
Option TWO - SHOP ‘TILL YOU drop under the sights of THE CITY..
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For more information and locations of 24 hour stay attractions, see the relevant section of the guide.
24 HOUR STAY. 10.00 Quadrilatero d’oro* 24 hours shopping in Milan starts from the heart 12.00 VIA SANT’ Andrea of the luxury shopping area. This area contains In this street, Dutch mavericks Viktor Horsting the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms and Rolf Snoeren chose Milan as the location in the world, full of minimalist decor and high for their first store. Every detail in store is tech design meaning you don’t have to be a upside down which, in a fashion-houseclotheshorse to savour the thrill of spotting saturated marketplace, is a fresh view on the high fashion here in its native habitat. retail experience.
13.00 via della spiga
13.30 shopping to budget & lunch
Here you can enjoy the shop windows at: For more affordable purchases, there are four D&G, Krizia, Sergio Rossi, Gianfranco Ferré, important streets in the city that are almost Bottega Veneta, Tod’s, Genny, Prada, Bulgari entirely dedicated to shopping: Corso Vittorio and Chopard. The equally elegant Via Manzoni Emanuele, Corso Buenos Aires, Via Torino is home to Spazio Armani at no. 31 where you and Corso di Porta Ticinese. In Corso Vittorio can admire the Emporio Armani showrooms, Emanuele there are sophisticated label shops, and Armani fiori (florist). You can also sip a such as Max Mara, Moreschi, Bruno Magli late coffee at the Emporio Armani Cafè.
and Pollini, but there are also more popular labels such as H&M, Zara and Furla. Before wandering down towards the Duomo, take
* The “Golden Quad” is defined by
a light lunch at Bagutta. It is nearly seventy
the outer perimeter roads of Via
years old but it doesn’t show its age. Perhaps
Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga,
that’s one reason why it’s still BAGUTTA, the
Via Sant’Andrea, Via Manzoni, Via
trattoria of the Milan trattorias.
Borgospesso and Via Santo Spirito. It is located North-East of the Duomo.
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15.00 Duomo and gucci
17.00 via torino and the navigli
After lunch, make your way down to the In Via Torino that stretches between the Piazza del Duomo and into the Galleria Duomo and Corso di Porta Ticinese, the Vittorio Emanuele II. There you will find the average shopper’s age is much lower and original Prada Store, where it all began in 1913 the casual style is sportier, with Foot Locker, for Mario Prada. Although subtly enlarged Camper and Energy shops all here. The recently, its Belgium marble chequered floor nearer you get to the Navigli area, which is and mahogany and brass furniture are all the temple of street-style, the more the shop original. A quick peek inside the Duomo scenario changes. Corso di Porta Ticinese, a Cathedral is worth the effort to escape, if just continuation of Via Torino that takes you right for a few minutes, the hustle and bustle of the up to Piazza XXIV Maggio, is the right place pavement-pounding shoppers.
for those “alternative” purchases.
19.00 aperitif - El brellin
20.00 DINNER - FINGERs
As the day draws to a close, you may be feeling After a drink or three you do a lot worse than a little parched. Navigate yourself to the to navigate the short distance to Fingers at Alzaia Naviglio Grande and here you will find number 2 on the Via San Gerolamo Emiliani. El Brellin. The ancient mill on the side of the When Brazilian chefs and Italian restauranteurs building serves no modern purpose other than get together in Milan, they make Sushi and to raise the old-world charm of this canalside beautiful music together. This trendy tatimispot to irresistible levels. The reliable array of matted ristorante does a brisk trade in Italian drinks keep the locals flooding through the carpaccio/sushi and squid ink risotto. The doors which creates a buzzing but friendly clientele here are generally Nobu defectors atmosphere next to the water.
who are after less attitude and more food for their money.
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URBAN LIFE. RESTAURANTS.
restaurants, cafÉs, bars and nightclubs
EEE - Exclusive, EE - Mid-range, E - Budget Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
EEE
For more than 25 years, Aimo e Nadia has served the most flavourful Italian ingredients, prepared with an artful simplicity. The pasta dishes put most of the competition to shame and they perfectly illustrate what real Italian cooking is about. The dining room has terracotta floors and clean white walls hung with dramatic abstract contemporary paintings. The long taxi ride out to the north suburbs is wholly worthwhile. Via Montecuccoli 6. Tel: 02 416 886 Cracco-Peck
EEE
The modern interiors and the talent of masterchef Carlo Cracco make this a perfect choice for prestigious business lunches and dinners.
Cracco-Peck
Close to the Duomo, the restaurant, said to be the best in Milan, is linked to the wonderful Peck food store on an adjacent street. Desserts are exceptional and there is an enormous and magnificent wine list. Closed Sunday. Via Victor Hugo (off Via Orefici). Tel: 02 876 774. Don Carlos
EEE
One of the two restaurants in the Grand Hotel et de Milan, Don Carlos is considered almost as good as Cracco-Peck. The smallish dining room remains very traditional with little shaded lamps illuminating original prints and sketches from early opera productions at La Scala, remaining very much as it was when Verdi lived at the hotel in the late 19th century. Game figures in autumn menus. Via Manzoni 29. Tel: 02 723 14640.
Grand Hotel et de Milan
41. Savini EEE Opened in 1867 at the very heart of the new Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Savini has always been a place to ‘see and been seen’, with a guest book including leading figures from the arts and business world over the last 150 years. There are many tables outside in the Galleria, or one can opt to eat in the Belle Epoque dining room instead. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Tel: 02 7200 3433. Armani/Nobu
EEE
Another winner in the exclusive chain of worldwide restaurants is housed in the giant white stone Armani World on Via Manzoni. Waif-like models and fashionistas concerned with their waistlines can enjoy the stylish softly lit design, whilst nibbling now famous dishes like black cod in miso sauce as well as sushi and sashimi - or sipping sake with added gold leaf. Reservations essential. Closed Sunday. Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1). Tel: 02 6231 2645. Carlton Baglioni
EEE
Whether you are staying at the hotel or not, this sophisticated eatery offers old world charm and finesse, not to mention all the Italian classics done to perfection, at the heart of the main fashion district and within a short stroll of the Duomo. The restaurant only seats 40 so personal service is guaranteed. Good wine list too. Via Senato 5. Tel: 02 77077. Alfredo, Gran San Bernardo
EE
Due east of Piazza Firenze, not too far from the Fiera, owner-chef Alfredo Valli’s costoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlet) is legendary. Valli started as an apprentice at Biffi before establishing his own Michelin starred restaurant in 1964 in Via Gran San Bernardo – now renamed Via Borgese. Closed Saturday and Sunday, all month in August. Via Borgese 14. Tel: 02 331 9000. Antico Ristorante Boeucc
EE
Boeucc opened in 1696 and is Milan’s oldest restaurant. In addition to the grand neo-classical dining rooms, supported by granite columns, there are four elegant salons for 20-30 people which can be hired for private functions. Piazza Belgioioso 2. Tel: 02 7602 0224.
43. Joia
EE
This gourmet vegetarian restaurant, close to the Porta Venezia metro station, north of the Giardini Pubblici, is exceptional. Owner-chef Piero Leeman ranks with Milan’s best, creating exciting dishes that are a fusion of Italian and Asian recipes and ingredients. The dining room is well-lit and minimalist and one should ignore the zen pretensions in the menu. Closed Saturday and Sunday and for three weeks in August. Via Panfilo Castaldi 18. Tel: 02 2952 2124. Marino alla Scala
EE
This first-floor restaurant above the designer ground-floor shop and café, is situated in a Truddardi-owned palazzo, just to the left of the famous La Scala opera house. Diners can sink into the ochre-coloured sofas and armchairs and enjoy the view of the Piazza della Scala. Fish and vegetable dishes predominate. There are excellent daily specials. Closed Sunday. Piazza della Scala 5. Tel: 02 8068 8201. Bagutta
EE
This Lombard-Tuscan trattoria is famous for its annual literary prize, which has been going since 1927. The warren-like halls are covered with frescoes and the covers of prize-winning novels. It is always popular but, with over 200 places, there is room for everyone. Another 140 can be accommodated in the leafy garden in summer. Closed Sunday when the entire street becomes an outdoor art market. Via Bagutta 14. Tel: 02 7600 2767. Don Lisander EE This classic restaurant close to La Scala and the shopping Quadrilatero attracts a mix of business people and well-to-do tourists. The restaurant is set back in a courtyard and, in summer, there are tables outside under the trees. There is the usual Milanese mix of dark and light surfaces and service and the wine list are superb. Closed Sunday. Via Manzoni 12A. Tel: 02 7602 0130. Pizza OK
E
Pizza OK serves the largest pizzas in Milan. With 86 different selections of topping there is bound to be something for everyone; there are even unusual combinations. This basic dark trattoria is always packed but, unlike some other pizzerias, there is no feeling that one must eat quickly and vacate one’s table. No credit cards accepted. Closed Sunday lunchtime. Via Lambro 15 - Angolo Piazza VIII Novembre. Tel: 02 2940 1272.
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BARS/CAFES. Cafe Marino alla Scala This very much “today” cafe couldn’t be more in counterpoint to its 18th century neighbour. Very contemporary and very much in step with the its young professional Milanese clientele. Every detail here seems scientifically calculated to distract from the demands of the day: the lavish spread with fresh seafood and organic ingredients, hurried but charming bartenders, and a wall-sized video art piece playing in a loop behind the Milanese classical musicians, fashionistas and students. Pizza della Scala 5. Tel 02 8645 1580. Diana Garden Reel around the fountain in the lush gardens of this Art Nouveau palazzo, with a lush cocktail, you’ll have plenty of stylish company. The bar overlooks the hotel’s majestic gardens through semi-circular windows, and the cosy seating and low lighting are a big draw for those looking to get away from the public eye. Viale Piave 42. Tel: 02 2058 2081. El Brellin The ancient old mill on the side of the building serves no modern purpose than to raise the old-world charm. Overlooking the Naviglio Grande canal, the Brellin has a warm atmosphere with wooden ceilings and fireplaces. Milanese and Lombard cuisine with a touch of creativity. Alzaia Naviglio Grande 14. Tel: 02 5810 1351. Bhangra Bar Hip Milanese like their bars like their cuisine: geographically vague and otherwise distinctive. Bangra Bar offers a couscous and curry buffet, with African percussion on Fridays, international beats on Thursdays and trip-hop on Saturdays - complete with a free shiatsu massage on ‘Tao’ Sundays. Via Brera 32. Tel: 02 8767 23.
45. L’Elephante The expert bartender here is content with mixing things up, and not only the drinks. The alternative-trendy crowd tends toward lesbian-and-gay-friendly, bi-curious, or just the open minded. No two chairs are alike in this place as the interior setting is equally eclectic, with an equally varied buffet. Via Melzo 22. Tel: 02 2951 8768. Living Score an armchair in this converted post office, choose from the selection of 100 kinds of vodka, and you’ll probably be stuck there for the rest of the night! Especially with a few cocktails beforehand. A great seating spot can be a long wait, so an early arrival is a must if you have been on your legs all day. Piazza Sempione 2. Tel: 02 3310 0824. Boccascena Cafe The scene is set to an 18th century palazzo with a charming, traditional courtyard and clock tower. A place frequented by actors and artists, with entertainment in the Teatro Litta indoors. The Teatro’s grand foyer has drinks presented, dramatically lit by chrome chandeliers. Teatro Lifta, Corso Magenta 24. Tel: 02 8055 882. G-Lounge A lunch destination in the daytime for the hard working, with a great view of the Torre Velasca. By night its a sultry lounge, with a distinctive knack for minty Brazilian cocktails, known as ‘caipirinhias’. The decor is of a modern Moroccan style, with music that is chilled-out and groovy. Renowned for their music sessions, there are a series of albums recorded here compiled of various artists. It welcomes the straight and gay, unsure of itself, whether it’s a gay-friendly straight bar or vice versa. Via Larga 8. Tel: 02 8053 042.
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NIGHTCLUBS. Gattopardo This deconsecrated church is the ideal way for the fashionable Milanese to recharge their creative batteries. Candles are lit everywhere and a bar stands where the altar once was. There is a mighty chandelier dangling to add to the dramatic decor. Somewhere great to party until the early hours. Via Piero della Francesca, 47. Tel: 02 3453 7699. Hollywood This is a club frequented by the stars. Be prepared for your gender being subjected to some bending, especially on ‘Pervert’ Wednesdays! Yes, this place is visited by supermodels and football superstars, making the venue a hot-spot for the next scandal story hitting the news. What happens in Hollywood, stays in Milan... Or maybe not. Corso Como, 15. Tel: 02 6598 996. Baboon Bar Located in the impressive Hotel Gallia, this is a good bar for both before and after dinner drinks. A pianist plays on certain nights, though his notes never drown out the conversation in this intimate, dark space. The light, fun mood is best captured by the painted baboon at the end of the bar. Piazza Duca D’Aosta, 9. Pianist at the Baboon Bar
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ARCHITECTURE. Piazzale del Cimitero Monumentale Metro: GARIBALDI The Cimitero Monumentale is a very large cemetery located on the square given its name. Near the heart of Milan, the cemetery was designed by the architect Carlo Maciachini (1818-1899). It opened in 1866 and since then has been filled with a wide range of both contemporary and classical Italian sculptures as well as Greek temples, elaborate obelisks and other original works such as a scaled-down version of Trajan’s Column. The main entrance is through the large Famedio (Temple of Fame), a massive Neo-Medieval style building of marble and stone that serves as the tomb for some of the country’s most honoured citizens including Alessandro Manzoni. In the Palanti Chapel is a monument commemorating the 800 Milanese citizens who were executed in Nazi concentration camps. Open 08.00 - 18.00 Tuesday - Sunday. +39 (0)2 884 65 600.
a guide to the city’s iconic buildings
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The PIRELLI SKYSCRAPER Metro: CENTRALE One of the symbols of Milan, along
with
the
Cathedral,
the
Pirelli skyscraper was built between 1955 and 1959 designed by Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli, Valtolina, Dell’Orto and Nervi. Situated next to the Stazione Centrale, it is 127 metres high, making it one of the highest reinforced concrete buildings in the world and one of the most elegant for the shape of its tapered top.
50.
Torre Velasca METRO: Missori The most famous and discussed skyscraper in the centre of Milan was designed by the BBPR studio (Banfi,
Belgiojoso,
Peressutti,
Rogers). It was begun in 1950 and completed 8 years later. At 106 metres high, it was the symbol of Milanese architecture after World War 2. A re-evaluation from the initial concept highlighted the need to re-distribute the upper-floor weight. As a result, the building was built like a mushroom resting on brackets made from reinforced concrete. The formal allusions to the Castello Sforzesco, structural emphasis
on
the
ribbing
and
uprights, use and grain of the materials and the careful design of the details make the building one of the most interesting modern constructions in the city.
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Stazione Centrale di Milano METRO: Centrale Milan Central Station (in Italian, Stazione Centrale di Milano or Milano Centrale) is one of the main European railway stations. It is a railway terminus officially inaugurated in 1931 to replace the old (1864) central station, which was a transit station and could not handle the new traffic caused by the opening of the Sempione tunnel (1906). Its facade is 200 metres wide and its vault 72 metres high, a record when it was built. It has 24 platforms. Each day about 330,000 passengers use the station, totalling about 120 million per year. The station has no definite architectural style, but is a blend of many different styles, especially Liberty and Art Deco, but not limited to those. It has been characterised by Frank Lloyd Wright as one of the most beautiful stations in the world, together with New York’s Grand Central Terminal.
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Torre Branca METRO: Cadorna This elegant metal structure, 108.6 m high, was built by Gio Ponti, Cesare Chiodi and Ettore Ferrari between January and August 1933 as a part of the Triennale exhibition. Its top platform 97 m high, which in the beginning was a restaurant but for safety reasons can no longer host seats and tables, is still a unique place to see Milan from above. The tower was closed in 1972. Its restoration - courtesy of the famous Milanese liquor distillery, Fratelli Branca - began in 1985 and has been recently completed. Since February 2002 the tower is officially open year-round.
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Casa Fontana-Silvestri METRO: San Babila This building, with its bare linear faรงade, represents a typical example of 15th-century Milanese architecture. It has a wrought-iron balcony over the main entrance, which stands out thanks to two candelabra-style columns resting on tall parallelepipeds (three-dimensional figures formed by six parallelograms). Note also the eaves. The courtyard has a double portico (a porch leading to the entrance of a building) on three sides. The style of the building belongs to Bramante and Bramantino.
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SHOPPING.
the best shops in town and what to buy
The best fashion gazing is to be done along four adjoining streets north of the Duomo known collectively as the Quadrilatero d’Oro (Golden Quadrilateral): Via Montenapoleone, Della Spiga, Via Borgospesso, and Via Sant’Andrea, lined with Milan’s most expensive high-fashion emporia. Follow Via Manzoni a few blocks north from Piazza della Scala; San Babila is the closest metro stop. The main artery of this shopping heartland is Via Montenapoleone, lined with the chichiest boutiques and most elegant fashion outlets, with parallel Via della Spiga running a close second. Many of the small, designer boutiques that once resided in these Milan backstreets have now gone global and are part of a multinational network of retail outlets and advertising. This is where to find them; Alberta Ferretti.
Emilio Pucci.
Prada.
‘Intelligent-hottie’ look.
Mind-bending work.
Minimalist clothes.
Monte Napoleone 21.
Via Monte Napoleone 14.
Monte Napoleone 8.
Tel: 02 7600 3095.
Tel: 02 7631 8356.
Tel: 02 7771 771.
Armani.
Ermenegildo Zegna.
Valentino
Impeccable cuts.
Top-notch suits.
Popular in Hollywood.
Megastore, Via Manzoni 31.
Via Pietro Verri 3.
Via Monte Napoleone 20.
Tel: 02 7231 8600.
Tel: 02 7600 6437.
Tel: 02 7602 0285.
Costume National.
Fendi.
Versace.
Wearable architecture.
The ‘baguette handbag’.
Gawdy and over-the-top.
Via Sant’Andrea 12.
Via Sant’Andrea 16.
Via Monte Napoleone 11.
Tel: 02 7601 8356.
Tel: 02 7602 1617.
Tel: 02 7600 8528.
Diesel.
Gucci.
Dark jeans for pale hipsters.
Glittering excess.
Corso Venenzia 7/1.
Via Monte Napoleone 5/7.
Tel: 02 7600 6233.
Tel: 02 7712 71.
Corso di Porta Ticinese 60.
Missoni.
Tel: 02 8942 0916.
Light knit-wear.
Dolce & Gabbana.
Via Sant’Andrea 2.
Glitzy, oozing with sex appeal.
Tel: 02 7600 3555.
Vella della Spiga 26.
Moschino.
Tel: 02 7600 1155.
Fake fur and graffiti slogans.
Corso Venezia 15.
Via Sant’Andrea 12.
Tel: 02 7602 8485.
Tel: 02 7600 0832.
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Viktor & Rolf With Gucci, Versace and the like commonplace in the Italian capital, these Dutch design wizards’ first signature store is worth a special visit. With an upside-down decor that has oak parquet on the ceiling and chandeliers sprouting out of the floor, it has Dutch humour flowing out of every corner. As you enter, the boutique has the welcome mat on the ceiling, and chandeliers bloom from the floor. This upside-down neoclassical décor also includes upended columns, archways and even the front door has been turned 180 degrees. “We wanted to give a new perspective on a shop,” said Viktor Horsting who, with Rolf Snoeren, designs one of the most conceptual collections in the business. “You really enter
Viktor & Rolf
into a surrealistic world, the Viktor & Rolf world, where nothing is what it seems to be”. Via Sant’Andrea 2. Tel: 02 796091.
Other Clothing Stores Ethic Find breezy dresses with graphic prints and funky necklaces to match. At quite reasonable prices, you could start saving for your next trip to Milan. Porta Ticinese 50. Tel: 02 5810 5665. Patrizia Pepe This store gives women what they really want for an urban lifestyle full of metro travelling. This feminine tailoring makes curvy cuts and plays with clever colours. www.patriziapepe.it. Via Manzoni 38. Tel: 02 7601 4477.
Viktor & Rolf
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Design and Homewares
Food and Drink
Daal Gallery
Fratelli Freni
Modern ceramics and mid-century furnishings Got a sweet tooth? Using confectionery-making are found here, with occasional artworks by skills since 1914, try surreal sweets shaped like local artists. Via Conte Rosso 20.
figs. Or try the cacti and salami sandwiches -
DB Living
well, perhaps treat someone with them as a gift.
Marvel at the lamps made entirely from comics
Marzipan masters! Via Torino 1. Tel: 02 8770 72
and rubber radios that look as though you could Enteca Cotti bounce them. Although not recommended This store is the biblioteca Ambrosiana of Italian before you buy. Relatively inexpensive, whimsical wines and spirits. Marvel at the sight of thousands design products. Via Vittor Pisani 6.
of bottles in bookcases from the ceiling down to
Muji
the floor. You can try great wines by the glass
Known for their minimal design, the vast array of low-priced products will make you wonder if you’re still in Milan. Their products range from brown cardboard note-pads to backpacks,
with a light bite in the tasting room. You’ll pay to sample the rarer vintage beverages, many of which can’t be found elsewhere. Via Solferino 42. Tel: 02 2900 1096.
everything without logos. Corso Buenos Aires 36. Peck Tel: 02 7428 1169.
With a huge dessert counter that devotees would marvel at, combined with their famous
Books and Music
wine-cellar, Peck is a must. Try out the home-
Messaggerie Musicali
made ravioli and chose one of the 3000 kinds
From design magazines, English language novels and travel books upstairs, to the vast
of parmesan cheese (parmigiano reggiano). Via Spadari 9. Tel: 02 8023 161
selection of CDs and DVDs downstairs - this is Pralines Leonida the place for the media lover. Via Jacopo dal This is for the serious chocolatier. E10 gets you Verme 14. Tel: 34 9124 148.
a golden gift box of speciality chocolates, from
Art Book Milano
spicy pepperoncino chocolate to super smooth
Looking for creative inspiration? Well look no further. You can find books such as Frederico Motta’s mini books of minimal spaces, books on hotel design and an amazing selection of art magazines. Via Ventura 5. Tel: 02 2159 7624.
Belgian chocolates. They even close from July to September to travel and find inspirations for new delights. Via Moscova 27. 02 4548 3302.
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RECREATION. exercise, chill or watch
Stadio San Siro Metro: Red Line to De Angeli then Tram 16 The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, more commonly called the Stadio San Siro, is the football stadium in Milan. It is the home stadium for two of the three most successful Italian Football League teams: A.C. Milan and Internazionale (Inter Milan), and one of the most famous soccer stadia in the world. Although it has been officially renamed in honour of Giuseppe Meazza, the Inter and Milan player of the 1930s and 1940s, it is still commonly called the San Siro. With the spectators being so close to the pitch, the stands being so steep and with a large roof, it is considered to have one of the best atmospheres of any stadium in the world. Inside the stadium resides the Museo Inter e Milan. Cartoonish papier-mâchÊ dummies of 24 football stars add a little light humour to this shrine of testosterone, boasting nonstop match videos and trophies galore. The accompanying stadium tour covers the locker room, where you can rest your bum on the same bench as countless football legends. Open 10.00 - 17.00. Cost: E12.50. www.sansiro.net.
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Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Giardini Pubblici Metro: Palestro Designed in 1783 by the architect Piermarini, these Public Gardens, covering 160,000 square metres, include the two Carcanine and San Dionigi monasteries which overlook Corso Venezia. In 1857, the typical Italian gardens were enlarged by Francesco Giuseppe to encompass the Dugnani Palace Park. In 1787, thanks to a further land transfer from the Elvetico College, the Boschetti (little woods) were formed. The park contains a small lake with geese and fish, a hill of pretend rock, rides, a miniature train, bumper cars, refreshment stands and the historical bar bianco (white bar), offering yoghurt, milk and other fresh treats. Admission is free. Open 06.30 - Sunset. Hidden down in the South-Eastern corner of the gardens lies the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (Natural History Museum). Sitting behind the crumbling yet authentic facade are a wealth of fascinating exhibits that will interest children and adults alike. Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays.
60. orto botanico Metro: lanza Founded in 1540, the Orto Botanico are the oldest botanical gardens in Europe and offer a huge collection of plants and flowers from all over the world. Besides the plants grown in the flowerbeds, the Botanical Garden is characterised by several trees; some of them are ancient, such as the couple of Gingko Biloba, the bicentenary plants that are the symbol of the Brera Garden. Open 09.00 12.00 & 13.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday.
Orto Botanico
Parco Sempione
parco sempione Metro: cadorna The park that includes the Triennale used to be a “piazza d’armi”, a training ground for the armed forces. Turned into a public recreation area in 1893, it was named after a nearby thoroughfare, starting point of the route to the Simplon Pass, where a railway tunnel was opened in 1906. The Triennale has left some testimonials of its past exhibitions amidst the greenery: the most interesting is the Torre Branca. Sitting proudly at the North-West end of the Park is the Arco della Pace. This neo-classical arch was designed by Luigi Cagnola to hail Napoleon’s entry into Milan. It is made of granite brought from the Lake Maggiore area. The arch is decorated with sculptures and surmounted by a coach-and-six horses in bronze. Open 06.30 - 21.00.
Triennale di Milano
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BVLgari e’spa Metro: monte napoleone The Bulgari Spa offers an urban retreat and with luxurious finishes of teak, bronze and stone giving the Spa a calm and tranquil atmosphere. Sumptuous relaxation couches surround the infinity gold mosaic pool. The facilities also include 5 treatment rooms, a unique steam room set with a glass Emerald Green cube and an outdoor relaxation area with opulent cushions and loungers which is surrounded by a tall red beech hedge.
DOLce & gabbana beauty farm Metro: san babila If beauty therapy is your thing, the hippest place to get yourself made over is the newly-opened Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Farm on Corso Venezia. Treatments include skin scrubs, face lymph drainage, biological lift treatments, sea scrubs and algae wraps to name a few. Open 14.00-19.00 Monday, 10.0021.00 Tuesday & Friday, 10.00-19.00 Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. (beautyfarm@dolcegabbana.it).
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ESCAPES.
where to go if you want to leave town
BELLAGIO Bellagio is a beautiful hilly town in a pictureperfect location on the point where Lake Como separates into two branches. The town is historic and charming, with promenades, stately hotels and gardens open to the public, including Villa Serbelloni. Situated 100 km from the city. Take highway A9 E35 to Como (km 46), then the spectacular road 583 to Bellagio. Bellagio’s tourist office is located at the Piazza Mazzini. It’s open every day during tourist season from 09.00 - 18.00 with a break between 12.00 15.00. From November to April it stays open the
Bellagio
same hours with the exception of Tuesday and Sunday, when it is closed all day. The office is a good place to pick up brochures and converse with helpful locals who have experience dealing with tourists. www.bellagiolakecomo.com.
Lake Como
Bellagio
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore di Bergamo
BERGAMO Bergamo is a pleasant weekend break destination in Lombardy, Northern Italy. The attractive town is close to Milan and popular with the Milanese who want to breathe some fresh air outside the city. Budget airlines use the airport as a gateway to Milan. The town is to the northeast of Milan and is also close to Lake Como. Bergamo is situated where the northern Italian plain meets the foothills of the Alps, so as well as offering fantastic views, it’s also a gateway to completely diverse tourist regions. The town has two centres: “Città alta” (upper city), a hilltop medieval town, surrounded by 17th century cyclopic defensive walls, and the “Città bassa” (lower city). The two parts of the town are connected by either by funicular/cable car and roads, however parking spaces are very limited Bergamo
in the ‘upper town’ and the traffic is blocked on most Sundays. www.comune.bergamo.it.
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Verona Verona, is one of Italy’s loveliest towns. A thriving town in its own right, it’s also an appealing tourist destination for weekend breaks. It’s rich in archeological sites and has a beautiful medieval centre. The Roman Arena, where concerts and operas are performed in the summer, is the city’s grandest sight (original capacity 20,000), but the so-called ‘Juliet’s balcony’ is also a principal port on the Shakespearian Juliet’s Balcony
tourist trail. You can spend a long time exploring the narrow streets lined with palazzi that make up the historic centre (there’s also a minitrain tour if you’re feeling lazy). Some of the churches contain fine works of art, while the ruined Teatro Romano over the river has excellent views from the terraces where the ancients watched plays. Because of the value and importance of its many historical buildings, Verona has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. www.tourism.verona.it.
Castelvecchio
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ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT Beloved of the romantic poets as well as later writers, statesmen and royalty, the northern Italian lakes are beautiful and atmospheric, where mountains descend to meet the lake shore and stately grand hotels dominate pretty lake side towns. Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore are particularly famous and have been popular for centuries with English, American, German and other international tourists. The towns on the lakes
Lake Garda
are all well-connected so travel is easy. To many, the northern lakes are the ‘Italian Lakes’, but in fact they are not the only attractive enclosed expanses of water in the Italian peninsula. Lakes don’t come much more dramatic than Lakes Garda and Como, but further south in rather tamer surroundings the independent traveller may find some placid gems. www.italianlakes.com.
Limone del Garda
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Expotel Hotel Reservations Ltd is once again pleased to be the officially appointed hotel and travel agent for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007 at Fiera Milano, Rho 2nd - 4th October 2007. Working closely with the show organisers, CMP Information and Milan hotels, Expotel has approximately 3,500 bedrooms per night on hold for exhibitors, visitors and delegates attending CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007. Expotel has secured the best available room rates across a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets. Expotel can also negotiate further reductions on Milan hotels for those who wish to arrive early or stay post-show to discover the delights of the Italian Capital. If the hotel of your choice is not featured on our list, we would be delighted to negotiate the best rate and make the booking for you. Please see our contact details below. Hotels can be booked online simply by going to www.expotel.com/CPhI2007. You can also speak to one of our CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007 hotel consultants by calling us on +44 (0) 20 7372 2001 or e-mail CPhI@expotel.com for an up to date list for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007. We do advise that hotel rooms are booked as early as possible to avoid disappointment due to the very high demand for hotels in Milan during this period. Expotel will have representatives available onsite at CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007 to assist with any last minute travel and hotel requirements. Our representative will also have hotel lists for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2008 taking place at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Please note: Due to the high demand for hotels, Expotel will be taking full pre-payment on all bookings for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC 2007 by credit card or pro-forma invoice. Please note that a 2.5% surcharge will apply to all credit card payments. As a full ABTA and ATOL bound Travel Agent, Expotel can assist with flight bookings to Milan for CPhI, ICSE & P-MEC. Expotel Travel is a full IATA ticketing agency offering competitive rates, flexibility and specialist service. Expotel can also assist with any additional meeting rooms required by exhibitors or visitors across Milan. For further information please go online to www.expotel.com/CPhI2007 or call +44 (0) 20 7372 2001 or e-mail CPhI@expotel.com.
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HOTELS.
where to find the more interesting place to stay
Bvlgari hotel METRO: monte napoleone The rooms of this ultra-modern hotel overlook the verdant greenery of a magical garden and Milan’s Orto Botanico gardens. The lobby of the hotel is enhanced by exotic woods and matte Zimbabwe marble to create a black and bronze interior. This luxury property was built to resemble an historic Milanese monastery and its guest rooms and suites blend contemporary design with high technology. Some rooms have a balcony and four rooms offer a meditation corner with tatami floor. An indoor swimming pool is accented by glass mosaic designs of gold and emerald green and enhanced by special lighting effects. Striking yellow Vicenza stone and Turkish Aphyon stone have been used to create a spa that epitomizes luxury and indulgence. www.bulgarihotels.com. FOUR SEASONS hotel METRO: monte napoleone Popular with models when Milan’s fashion shows are in full swing, this exclusive hotel is generally frequented by those for whom only the very best will do. Converted from a former palace complete with 17th-century cloister, this splendid hotel is located in the heart of Milan’s fashionable shopping district and offers the very last word in luxury. Faultless service, tastefully decorated bedrooms and lavish suites make for a fabulous stay, while great cuisine served in the exquisite surroundings of the hotel’s restaurants Il Teatro and La Veranda adds the finishing touch. www.fourseasons.com.
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3 rooms hotel METRO: garibaldi This small boutique hotel is attached to the famous 10 Corso Como, Carla Sozzani’s trendsetting style emporium with a restaurant, bar, cafe, boutique and art gallery. All three suites have been decorated in Ms Sozzani’s trademark unique eclectic style, with vintage designer furniture from the 60s and 70s and artworks by her partner, US artist Kris Ruhs. The entire hotel is a showcase of modern design: Swan and Egg chairs by Arne Jacobsen, custom-designed crystal tables, a Noguchi sofa, Bang & Olufsen television and music systems and bathrooms lined in Bisazza mosaics. www.3rooms-10corsocomo.com. hotel straf METRO: duomo An unconventional building with an intellectual design, in the heart of Milan: 64 rooms and suites combine two philosophies which are unlikely but successful partners: extreme hitech functionality with a minimalist feel and the warm, intimate atmosphere of rooms designed with elegant, innovative materials like quarryrough slate, burnished brass, concrete and iron gauze effect glass and mirrors aged by hand, along with furnishings specially designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis. www.straf.it.
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town house 31 METRO: palestro The Town House 31 is a refined, small and discrete accommodation. Town House 31 is located in an old early 20th Century building, at number 31 of Via Goldoni, in the heart of one of Milan’s upcoming residential areas. Town House was created from an ideal of home away from home, where the concept of the traditional hotel is lost. The hotel offers 19 rooms including 3 single rooms, all with marble bathrooms. You will be completely immersed in a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, where you will find all you need. www.townhouse.it. gray hotel METRO: duomo The Gray Hotel is a luxurious, modern place, considered a new point of reference for those travellers seeking a “fashionable”, design-oriented hotel. Located on San Raffaele, a small street that runs between the Duomo Cathedral and La Scala Opera House, The Gray is one of the newest and most elegant hotels in Milan. Its historical façade gives no clue to the modernity that can be found within; stylish interiors that perfectly blend with the surroundings of the Italian fashion capital. www.hotelthegray.com.
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park hyatt milano METRO: duomo This brand-new hotel is quintessentially Milanese - daring modern design meeting old-school Baroque elegance head-on. Only the shell of the original building remains and the interiors are far from the typical opulent Italian style - though they are not exactly minimal either. Featuring mirrored walls and octagonal stone and glass showers, the decor in general relies upon classic materials such as travertine and alabaster, but the style is crisp, modern, without ornament. Broadband internet and Bang & Olufsen entertainment centres provide the technological conveniences, while fine linens, rich wool carpets and hand-blown Murano light fixtures provide the creature comforts. www.milan.park.hyatt.com. hotel spadari al duomo METRO: duomo Spadari is just steps away from the Duomo cathedral, designers and editors set up shop here during the furniture fair and it’s a perennial favourite of the fashion industry as well. Rooms are chic and comfortable, with custom-built furniture by Ugo la Pietra, and some rooms come with balconies, rich with greenery, and the junior suites on the seventh floor have views of the Duomo itself. Services are a bit stripped-down, in Italian boutique style; there’s no restaurant, just breakfast and some simple dishes in the American Bar. www.spadarihotel.com.
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CMP INFORMATION SALES. CPhI Worldwide is the world’s leading exhibition in pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturers and allied industries. CPhI attracts over 22,000 pharmaceutical professionals, the majority being International Senior Decision Makers and hosts some 1,500 exhibiting companies. ICSE is the only truly global exhibition where you can meet, mix, mingle and do business with worldwide pharmaceutical outsourcing customers, potential clients and decision makers. From chemical analysis and testing instruments to filtration systems, extraction lines to highly automated packaging and drug-filling equipment, P-MEC will showcase state-of the art products guaranteeing increased production capacity, efficient use of recourses and better technical compliance. If you wish to improve your performance in the pharma-chemical industry please visit www.cphi.com, www.icsexpo.com or www.p-mec.com or contact one of the professionals of the CPhI Worldwide, ICSE or P-MEC team on +31 (0)346 559 444.
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WITH THANKS TO... CMPi (UTRECHT) Event Organisers +31 (0)346 559 444 www.cmpi.biz Jellyhaus Brochure Designers www.jellyhaus.com Earworms www.earwormslearning.com flickr www.flickr.com
MILAN METRO.
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MILAN CENTRE.
1. The Duomo | 2. La Scala | 3. Il Cenacolo | 4. Biblioteca Ambrosiana 5. Castello Sforzesco | 6. Galleria d’Arte Moderna | 7. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 8. Triennale di Milano | 9. Torre Branca | 10. Casa Fontana-Silvestri | 11. Torre Velasca 12. Giardini Pubblici | 13. Orto Botanico | 14. Parco Sempione | 15. Bulgari E’spa 16. D&G Beauty Farm | 17. Four Seasons Hotel | 18. Hotel Straf | 19. Gray Hotel 20. Park Hyatt Milano | 21. Hotel Spadari al Duomo
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN FRANKFURT. cphi worldwide, icse & p-mec 30 september - 2 October 2008 messe frankfurt, germany www.cphi.com www.icsexpo.com www.p-mec.com